Zio Peppe

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food5service2ambience3

   The food was good and the staff is nice, but it Zio Peppe is not a good date spot. Even if you make a reservation, you have to wait in line at the checkout counter and talk to the cashier when you get there. Then they give you menus which you can review at the counter or at your table. Then you get up and order your food from a counter, and someone brings your order to your table. Because they do not operate like a standard restaurant (you do not have a dedicated server but rather just various helpers from around the restaurant), certain things slip through the cracks. For example, they just bring food out when it’s cooked so you better have finished your previous dish and have enough room available on your table for the next course to be delivered, or you’ll be forced to scoot things around and make room for the next course while you’re still eating your first course. Another example: I was out of water for like 40 minutes and then I just got up and filled up myself. Maybe I should have known that I have to get up and walk over to the fountain to get my own water. Honestly I probably won’t be back unless I’m alone and just want to buy food over a counter.
   

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   Colin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food, delicious wine, wonderful staff. This is our favorite
   

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   MartAnthonysGreat

   Tucson

   28 reviews

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   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great Food Real Pizza Will Return. Real Italian rate in Tucson especially If you are from NY or Chi
   

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   James

   Palm Springs

   204 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   204 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   First time here and we were a group of six. The food was very good, but it was the style of the restaurant that put us off. You order at the front counter and get a number, then staff brings drinks and food to your table. Half our group had pasta, the other half had pizza. All the pasta arrived and we were nearly done eating before the others got their pizzas. Timing of the food was awful. Staff were run and drop kind of service. It was odd…the food quality was so high, but the cafeteria style of everything else watered down the experience. I would maybe only go as a couple to dine here and would share a pizza or if both got a pasta dish. There is little to no effort to how the food (and drinks for that matter) come from the kitchen. The seemed to have a pretty busy carry out business, so that could be an option, too.
   

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   Rehobobum

   Philadelphia

   122 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   122 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   This could easily be a fav with just a few changes. The pizza is really good but doesn’t need to be so large. The ordering at the counter rather than a server seems to get backed up and doesn’t save anything. The food comes out quickly but it just loses something by having the half service model.
   

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   Irish1

   Tucson

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2023

   overall2food3service3ambience2

   Beware!!! There is no air conditioning in this place and it is incredibly hot inside. Made for an unpleasant experience. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. The prices are high. Food was good but for the price, likely won’t be back.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always, Zio Peppe hits a homer with every single dish we ordered! This time we had the salmon and also the special which was ox tail. So very delicious. We’ll be back very soon!
   

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   Kelly

   Tucson

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on April 14, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   It was our first time here. Really impressed with the pasta and risotto dishes. Don’t miss the chocolate flan cake! We will be regulars.
   

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   AlbertF

   Phoenix

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on April 11, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   The food is unique and excellent. Definitely will be back.
   

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    JL11

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Wow, what great fresh food. We had a charcuterie board, a shared Cesar salad (fantastic croutons(, and shared aBianca pizza with quite a few glasses of wine. What a nice time on the patio . We will be back for sure! It is currently “bistro” style where you order at the cash register and then if you want something else you have to go back up to the register. It was fine but the great food & nice atmosphere might best fit table service. A must try!
    

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    VicenteF

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Counter service was different but it did not change the fact that the food was excellent. Will be back for sure!
    

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    DonnaN

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    My favorite restaurant in Tucson right now! Excellent food!
    

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food was great, just a little bit awkward how the have everything set up you pay in advance once you place order
    

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    ToriS

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Inventive and delicious food. The menu was fun for Tucson locals and visitors as well. Only sad we couldn't try everything on one visit.
    

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    Donalee

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious as always! This was our 5th or 6th time there. Will definitely be back!
    

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    DianeC

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for service snd excellent food. A taste sensation.
    

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    NicoleWB

    New Mexico

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We arrived before noon on a Monday and practically had the whole place to ourselves. What a treat this place is! The staff was kind and helpful and the food was SO good! The kids each had Fettuccine Alfredo and my husband and I shared the mushroom risotto and the fig pizza. My son said that we are always going to come to this restaurant when we visit Tucson! Thank you for a great experience and meal!
    

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18. B

    Bday

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a great place for pizza and some pasta. has become a frequent spot to eat.
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The food is some of the best that I have had while in Tucson! The team is kind and service is great! A hidden gem.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The best food I’ve had in a long time. True Italian and authentic Mexican food never tasted so good!
    

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    DeniseS

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is absolutely amazing! Devon and staff are fantastic! Will be in again next trip!
    

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    danyag

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great eclectic food. Prices reasonable.
    

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    KathyL

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took friends to Zio Peppe, and once again we were blown away at how delicious everything was! It never disappoints!
    

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    AzTx17

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went on a night that they had a special menu, so we weren’t able to try the regular menu items. But what we had was fantastic. I chose to do the wine pairing with each dish and it really rounded out the experience. My favorite dish was the lobster ravioli. And they house make their limoncello and orangecello. The orangecello was out of this world. I ended up getting a second glass.
    

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    Mike

    Tucson

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    I booked the reservation on Open Table. It offerred me the choice of the special Valentine's day meal or the a la carte menu. I soecifically chose the a la carte menu. When we got to the restaurant, we were told there was no a la carte menu. Thus we were stuck with having that or leaving. We stayed. The couple beside us got up and left. There is no sign on the street showing the restaurant. Hard to find unless you have been there before.
    

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    GeraldO

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service. Scratch made everything. Noodles are very good. Bread and presentation excellent will definitely be going back.
    

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    DavidR

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My family and I really enjoyed our meal at Zio Peppe. The one thing we didn’t realize though when we first entered is that you get seated at a table, but then you need to go up to place your orders for drinks, appetizers and dinner. Initially, I thought this would detract from the dining experience, since we expected a regular sit down restaurant with full service, but the food was exceptional, and the value very good for a place with this quality of food, and though we didn’t have a regular server, the staff was very attentive whenever we needed anything which more than made up for not having a dedicated server for our table. The Elote Arancini appetizer was absolutely delicious as other reviewers had noted, and we got two orders for our table of 6. We ordered 3 pizzas: the Figgy Stardust, Umami Tsunami, and the Carnitas pizza. All three were very good, though the table favorite was definitely the Umami Tsunami (I recommend the red chili flakes on top of that to make it spicier if you like spice). For pasta, we had the Wolf and Shrimp Linguini which is made with Wolfberry pasta and came with large succulent shrimp, and the Fettuccini Alfredo with the optional upgrade with the red chili purée (AKA the “Fettuccini Alfredorado”) with chicken. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and devoured by our group. Too bad we don’t live in Tucson or we would be regulars here. We are all already looking forward to visiting again when we are back in town.
    

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Exceptional food!
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Gave this place a second chance and wish I never did. Not ideal to dine in. Consider take out. Even that’s a stretch.
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    My boyfriend and I really enjoy this restaurant but tonight they missed the mark. The appetizers were served cold and had to be returned. We also ordered a pizza, when we went to pick up a slice the toppings slid right off and the dough was still semi-raw. We were very disappointed with our dinner tonight.
    

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    Vandra

    Tucson

    354 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    354 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Joe provided great suggestions for food and wine. The portions were generous, and the wine was well-priced.
    

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    PatteP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Food overall good but crust over done and hard on bottom of pie
    

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    Tucsoneater

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Sadly they were not ready to become a “go to” place. Long line outside despite reservations. Not enough staff or servers. Not enough bar tenders or people cooking.
    

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    AlbertF

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent New Years Eve menu. Really flavorful and unique.
    

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    Kathleen

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fantastic food, presentation, and service! I send everyone here!
    

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    JohnC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    Food was solid except the risotto had a strange sweet taste which doesn’t go with squid ink. Service was spotty. 10-15 min before order was taken. About 45 min before entree came out. Could hAve been better service since it was a prix fixe menu and only a total of 8 dishes for the kitchen to prepare.
    

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    Joanne

    Tucson

    87 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    VERY Disappointed this time dining at Zoo Peppe. It was first time dining there for dinner. I have eaten lunch twice at Zio Peppe and had Pizza's both times. I wanted my husband to try this place since there are no restaurants in Tucson Other than one that is consistent in flavor and quality (and service). First off: This is not a $$ restaurant. It is more like a $$$. We had to pay up front, so if we wanted dessert you need to go back and do another transaction. But we passed on that. Our dinner, one appetizer and one glass of wine cost $82 before tip. They give you rolled silverware with flimsy paper napkins to use. For the price we should have linen napkins and table side service. We shared the calamari. It was actually Very good and we were happy it started on a positive note. I ordered Wolf shrimp and linguine dish. My husband had the braised short rib with polenta. My husbands braised short rib was flat of flavor. The polenta was seasoned with of course butter and probably with salt and pepper, but you really couldn't taste any other profile. It was bland. The braised rib was not much to right home about. much flavor - usually the rib with have some wonderful flavor profiles to compliment a basic butter polenta or visa versa. My husband said I make better short ribs than this. The shrimp were not prepared in any special way other than some salt and pepper and thrown into pasta and sauce. Some of my shrimp had a fishy ( not good fishy) taste. My dish was over powered by massive lemon. My pasta was very pasty. I know this chef /owner worked with Janos Wilder but definitely did not shine through here because flavors were not indicative to what the menu stated ! Very disappointed and probably will not return
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Outstanding from beginning to end - food, service,
    

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    CarolC

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience1

    We were surprised that this restaurant got such high ratings. This is not a full service restaurant. What service was provided was slow, food was sub par, at least what we ordered. My husband and I received our entrees at different times. I do not recommend this establishment.
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great food!!
    

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